Heavy traffic on Laira Bridge Road

Heavy traffic on Embankment Road near Astor Park. Travel time is four minutes.

14:45

Stop notice issued on major housing development in Plymouth

Work has been halted on a major housing scheme in Plymouth after builders were apparently working outside the agreed hours.

The council has taken action against Persimmon Homes over the sprawling Saltram Meadow redevelopment - a massive new estate where 1,682 homes are being brought to life.

It follows reports the firm has been doing construction work on the site, at the former Plymstock Quarry off Billacombe Road, on Saturdays after 1pm and on Sundays, which is in breach of its planning conditions.

The council says this has happened for the last two weekends - and possibly on other occasions.

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14:38

Plymouth and Torpoint primary schools named and shamed for failing to meet minimum standards

One primary school in Plymouth and another in Torpoint have been named and shamed for failing to meet minimum Government standards.

Official figures show the number of primary school pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths has risen.

And while the number of schools considered to be under-performing has dropped, almost 140,000 children are being taught at mainstream primaries in England which are falling below the Government’s floor standard.

Children attending schools in London are the most likely to receive a good education, while those in the South West and Midlands are least likely, the figures show.

However, Tor Bridge Primary School in Plymouth and Millbrook CofE Primary School, Torpoint, Cornwall are the only two schools in the Plymouth area that failing to make the grade.

Getaway car used in Tesco armed robbery may still be in Plymouth

Officers are still hunting the men and their silver Vauxhall Astra, which was last seen heading away from the Tesco Express store on Alexandra Road, Mutley shortly after the raid at 10.30am on Wednesday.

One lane of M5 closed southbound at Exeter

One lane closed due to lorry having a tyre changed on M5 Southbound between J28 A373 / B3181 (Cullompton) and J29 A30 (Exeter / Honiton). Traffic is coping well.Lane one (of three) closed.

13:13

Man and woman wanted in connection with burglary at Plymouth hotel

Police are keen to speak to this man and woman in connection with burglary with intent at a Plymouth hotel.

In the early hours of the morning on 29 October, someone forced entry into rooms and caused damage to property at the Kynance Hotel in Citadel Road.

Police investigating would like to identify the man and woman in connection with the offence.

Anyone with information or anyone who recognises them is asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting the crime reference number CR/092796/17, or to pass on information to Crimestoppers anonymously via their Anonymous Online Form or to call them on 0800 555 111

Boo Boo the baby owl with deformed legs has died

Boo Boo the owl at Hendra Farm at Pelynt, Cornwall. Boo Boo wears splints to help her walk. 21/08/2017 See SWNS story SWOWL; An adorable baby owl with a serious growth disorder has been given leg SPLINTS to help her walk. Boo Boo, a three month-old Turkmenian Eagle owl, will never be able to fly because her limbs are not strong enough to land on. But her owners at a rescue sanctuary are now doing whatever they can to help her get on her feet. They have fitted her with splints and heavy bandages in an attempt to straighten her legs as much as possible. And although her legs will never develop properly Boo Boo can waddle around her specially designed enclosure by balancing herself with her wings.

A baby owl which captured the hearts of the nation when she was pictured with leg splints has died. Boo Boo, a seven-month-old Turkmenian Eagle owl, was born with a serious growth disorder that caused deformities to her legs. She started having problems at four weeks old and was given tiny leg splints to help her walk.

A30 reopen after multiple crashes

A30 - REDRUTH - EASTBOUND - CORNWALL

Traffic returned to normal, accident cleared and earlier ice on A30 Eastbound around A3047 ( Redruth ). Lane one (of two) is closed. Both lanes were closed until about 10:15. multiple accidents have been reported in both directions. Affecting traffic between Bodmin and Camborne.

10:10

Tory Brexit rebel MP branded a 'self-consumed malcontent'

A Devon MP is among the 11 Tory Brexit rebels branded ‘self-consumed malcontents’ on the front page of a national newspaper.

Totnes MP Sarah Wollaston is also facing demands that she be deselected as the town’s Conservative MP, after she joined a rebellion to defeat Prime Minister Theresa May over Brexit in the Commons last night.

A dozen Tory rebels inflicted a humiliating defeat on the Prime Minister as they voted to give MPs a ‘meaningful vote’ on leaving the EU.

Dr Wollaston was among the rebels and found herself on the front pages today, with the Mail picturing her in a rogues gallery and asking if she and the others were proud of themselves for being ‘self-consumed malcontents’ to ‘pull the rug from under our EU negotiators, betray their leader, party and 17.4m Brexit voters and - most damning of all - increase the possibility of a Marxist in No.10’

Broken down vehicle on A38 at Forder Valley interchange

09:19

Plymouth's Asian families living in fear of burglars targeting their homes

Members of Plymouth’s Asian community say they are living in fear of burglars who are targeting their homes.

Prof Awadhesh Jha, professor of genetic toxicology and ecotoxicology at the University of Plymouth and the chairman of the Devon and Cornwall South Asian Society, has called on the police to do more following a series of break-ins.

In addition, he claimed some incidents had not even been reported to police by victims who felt embarrassed and wanted to avoid drawing attention to themselves.

Prof Jha said: “The community is living in great fear wondering if their property is going to be attacked next.”

Sunny spells and frequent, blustery showers, these mixed with sleet and hail at times and with some snow falling over the higher ground. Windy, with gales around exposed coasts and hills, but with the wind easing in the east later. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:

The showers will continue through the night, some wintry, especially over the hills. Gales will affect the west at times, with lighter winds further east. Turning frosty with icy patches. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Friday:

It will become sunny for many on Friday, although one or two showers will continue in the west. Feeling chilly in the northerly wind. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Bright with lighter winds on Saturday, but with some showers. Milder on Sunday, but turning breezy, with rain also arriving. Monday looks rather cloudy, but largely dry.

08:44

Heavy traffic on Laira Bridge Road

LAIRA BRIDGE ROAD - PLYMOUTH - DEVON

Heavy traffic on Laira Bridge Road near the Sugar Mill Business Park.

08:35

Traffic at a standstill on the M5

Traffic is at a standstill on the M5 following an incident near the Nags Head overbridge at Cullompton.

The incident involving a black Hyundai is believed to have been a medical episode and an ambulance has been called to the scene.